Katana (Sweden): Storms of War (Listenable Records)
Katana loves old, traditional heavy metal, the
style of bands of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, like Raven and Angel
Witch. The singer goes for the high notes a lot to emphasize the end of the
verse, line or chorus. This is air raid siren heavy metal, without apologies.
If you
listen to a lot of traditional heavy metal, the songs will sound familiar to
your subconscious. These songs are made especially for you. Segments or brief
parts will remind you of Saxon, Iron Maiden, Accept, Judas Priest, Scorpions
and those beloved bands from the NWOBHM.
Really,
you can’t fault Katana for playing what they love. Some people might complain
about the high vocals or that this is not “original.” Cynics will be cynics.
Good for
Katana for playing what they like. They will be better in the future, sound
more Katana-ish, but right now they do a competent job of rocking out. This is
all the more reason for the band to keep at it undeterred.
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